The Moon Balloon: A Journey of Hope and Discovery for Children and Families - Softcover

Drescher, Joan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 093782190X ISBN 13: 9780937821909

Publisher: Association for the Care of Children's Health, 1996

Synopsis

"The Moon Balloon", a journey of hope and discovery for children and families is a colorfully illustrated picture book and interactive journal with a delightful story about seven hot-air balloons. It has a forward by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. This book provides a safe, supportive outlet to help you and your children cope with the problems of everyday living as well as life changing experiences. Playful hot-air balloons, representing various emotions, offer vehicles whereby children can write and draw feelings which can otherwise be difficult to speak about. Sharing these symbols can improve self-image, trust, and creativity. This book is for children, parents, teachers,health care professionals and all those concerned with bringing emotional healing to children. "This delightful book will help children express their feelings honestly and openly." ...Bernie Siegel, M.D.

About this title

About the Author:

Joan Drescher is a pioneer in bringing beauty into dark places. Her healing art is found in major hospitals and health care facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada. The author/illustrator of 25 children's books Joan has also co-created with Joan Borysenko: "On Wings of Light". "The Moon Balloon" has helped many through change, transition and loss both here and abroad. She conducts Moon Balloon Workshops for children, teachers, and care givers in hospitals and schools through out the country.

Review:

"I have witnessed a transformation in school children as they experience the journey in "The Moon Balloon". This book is a powerful and healing tool for parents, teachers, and children." -- Annabelle Quigg-Wallace, LICSW School Wellness Consultant

"Joan Drescher's artfully imaginative 'Moon Balloon' is more than a wonderfully engaging story, it is a unique journey to the doorway where children can explore their feelings and fears, hopes, and dreams. "The Moon Balloon is a powerful interactive book for growth, strength, and transformation." -- Roxanne E. Daleo, Ph.D. Health Psychologist

"The Moon Balloon" is a gem of a book and will delight all who read it and experience the beautiful, empowering images. Imagery is a way for children to open to their healing potentials of mind, body, and spirit. This book can be used again and again to remind children of the power of their imagination in healing." -- Barbara Dossey, R.N., M.S., F.A.A.N.

About this edition

• Publisher: Association for the Care of Children's Health
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 093782190X
• ISBN 13: 9780937821909
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32